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France named their Rugby World Cup squad more than two months ago, but coach Jacques Brunel is still considering turning to his reserves.
New Zealand's Brodie Retallick is still suffering with a shoulder injury, but Steve Hansen has called him up anyway.
New Zealand opted to leave 108-time international Owen Franks out of their Rugby World Cup squad.
Having suffered a hamstring injury at the weekend, Sam Skinner will not be available for the Rugby World Cup for Scotland.
Rassie Erasmus named his Rugby World Cup squad on Monday, with Eben Etzebeth involved despite the South Africa star's off-field drama.
Clermont Auvergne are up and running in the Top 14 as Peter Betham inspired a 28-10 win over La Rochelle on Sunday.
There were shock wins for Bayonne and Bordeaux-Begles as the Top 14 returned for the 2019-20 season on Saturday.
Mako Vunipola's return from injury was cut short, but England coach Eddie Jones is "cautiously optimistic" over the prop.
The Rugby World Cup is not far away but Ireland's performance against England showed they are not ready, according to Rory Best.
Ireland's hopes of moving to the top of the world rankings on Saturday were crushed by a brilliant England display at Twickenham.
